Suffolk County · Massachusetts
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Boston, MA
Boston homeowners earn SMART program incentives and cut bills with Massachusetts' strong solar savings.
200 days
Sunny Days/Year
$1,900/yr
Avg. Annual Savings
9–12 years
Payback Period
$20,000
Avg. System Cost
About Solar in Boston
Why Boston Homeowners Are Going Solar
Boston is Massachusetts' largest city and a strong solar market in Suffolk County. Eversource serves Boston and offers net metering for residential solar customers. Massachusetts' SMART (Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target) program provides long-term performance incentives for residential solar installations.
Boston has some of the highest electricity rates in the country at over $0.22/kWh. The SMART program, MA state tax credit, and net metering combine to make Boston one of the best solar markets in New England. Note: the 30% federal ITC expired December 31, 2025.
SunLynk connects Boston homeowners with pre-vetted local solar installers who understand Suffolk County's permitting requirements and Eversource's interconnection process.
Why go solar in Boston?
- MA SMART program 10-year performance payments
- Eversource net metering
- 20-year property tax exemption
- 6.25% sales tax exemption
- MA state tax credit up to $1,000
- Average payback of 6–9 years
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Available Incentives
Solar Incentives for Boston Homeowners
Federal Solar Tax Credit -- Expired
Tax CreditThe 30% federal residential solar tax credit (Section 25D) expired December 31, 2025. Homeowners purchasing in 2026 no longer qualify. Solar leases and PPAs are the exception -- the installer can claim commercial credits and pass savings through in the monthly rate.
Massachusetts SMART Program
State ProgramMassachusetts' SMART program provides a fixed per-kWh incentive payment for 10 years.
MA State Tax Credit
Tax CreditMassachusetts offers a 15% state income tax credit on solar installation costs, capped at $1,000.
Eversource Net Metering
Net MeteringEversource offers net metering for Boston residential solar customers.
Property Tax Exemption
Tax ExemptionMassachusetts exempts solar energy systems from local property tax assessments for 20 years.
Sales Tax Exemption
Tax ExemptionSolar energy equipment is fully exempt from Massachusetts' 6.25% sales tax.
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